Chapter 41: The plot
Later that night Commander Mercellus, one of Ibrahim's top commanders who had managed to escape during the fall of the capital, had been trailing Khan's army for days. He had finally found the perfect opportunity to strike.
As Commander Mercellus infiltrated Khan's camp, he took aim with his bow and let loose an arrow. The arrow found its mark, hitting Khan in the shoulder.
Khan immediately cried out in pain and his guards rushed to his side, drawing their swords and searching for the attacker. Mercellus had already slipped away into the night.
Khan's wound was deep and he was unable to continue his journey back to the capital city. His advisors set up a tent and called for the camp's healer to tend to his injuries.
The healer worked tirelessly throughout the night, using all of her knowledge and skill to save Khan's life.
As Ali chased after Commander Mercellus with his sword, Rashid followed closely behind with his bow at the ready. Ali swung his sword with ferocity, determined to catch Mercellus and bring him to justice for his attack on Khan.
Meanwhile, Rashid fired arrows at Mercellus' men, taking them down one by one with deadly accuracy. As the two pursued Mercellus through the night, they eventually caught up to him and engaged him in a fierce battle.
Mercellus was a skilled fighter, but Ali and Rashid were determined to stop him. Ali swung his sword with precision, while Rashid fired arrows from a distance. In the end, it was Rashid's arrow that found its mark, striking Mercellus in the chest and bringing him down.
With Mercellus defeated, Ali and Rashid returned to Khan's camp to help tend to his injuries. They knew that Khan's survival was crucial to the future of the region, and they would do everything in their power to ensure that he made a full recovery.
The healer examined Khan's wound and determined that he needed urgent medical attention. He advised that Khan be taken back to his capital city, where he could receive the best care possible.
Khan's loyal followers quickly mobilized, setting up a makeshift medical transport to carry him back to the capital. They worked tirelessly through the night, navigating treacherous terrain and battling harsh weather conditions, to ensure that Khan would receive the care he needed.
Despite their efforts, Khan's condition continued to deteriorate. The poison from the arrow was spreading through his body, and his fever was reaching dangerous levels.
As they approached the capital city, Khan's followers sent messengers ahead to alert the doctors and prepare for his arrival. The city was placed on high alert, with guards posted at every gate and watchtowers manned around the clock.
When Khan finally arrived, he was rushed to the palace where the best doctors in the land were waiting to treat him. They worked tirelessly day and night, administering potent antidotes and tending to his wounds.
After many long weeks of intense treatment, Khan finally began to show signs of improvement. His fever subsided, and his strength slowly returned.
As he lay in his bed, surrounded by his closest advisors and loyal followers, Khan reflected on the events that had led him to this moment. He knew that he had been targeted by his enemies, but he was determined to rise above their treachery and continue to lead his people towards a brighter future.